Next generation 2013 M3 captured testing by Insideline who suggests it may be a European only model

Next generation 2013 M3 captured testing by Insideline who suggests it may be a European only model

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Next generation 2013 M3 captured testing by Insideline who suggests it may be a European only model

Insideline captured the next generation M3 sedan testing and suggested that the model may not come to the United States. Why? Due to slow sales of the E90 M3 sedan. The thought of an M3 not coming to the USA though is simply something we can not fathom. Also, getting used to the idea of an M3 that is sedan only is going to take some time. The video clearly shows the motor is a 6 cylinder with a bit of rasp to it. Expect the motor to be turbocharged as well possibly with a tri-turbo setup putting out at least 450 horsepower.

Okay, guys, I admit I don't know much about BMW's, but I'm here to learn. Why is a possible V6 a bad thing? Since everyone is going F/I, what does it matter how many cylinders the engine has? I mean the GT-R is a beast among beasts. Plus, the last gen M3 was, what, an inline 6 (not sure)?